Posted on April 3rd, 2025
California has some of the strictest worker classification laws in the country. Under AB5 and the ABC Test, many workers who were once independent contractors must now be classified as employees. The problem? Many employers are still getting it wrong. What is the ABC Test?To classify a worker as an... read more
Posted on March 26th, 2025
California Employers and Religious Labor Laws: What You Need to Know In California, religious labor laws can be a legal minefield for employers unaware of their obligations. Understanding these laws is crucial to avoiding costly lawsuits and ensuring compliance with both state and federal regulat... read more
Posted on March 18th, 2025
California Employers: Don’t Get Caught Off Guard—5 Essential Record Retention Reminders As a California business owner, managing employee records is one of the most critical tasks you face. Ensuring that you retain the right records for the required amount of time is not just a good business pr... read more
Posted on March 10th, 2025
California’s Broken Unemployment System: Why Business Owners Are Paying the Price California’s unemployment fund isn’t just struggling—it’s drowning in $20 billion of debt. And guess who’s getting stuck with the bill? You, the business owner. How Did We Get Here? During the pand... read more
Posted on February 24th, 2025
The short answer is NO without some serious risks. Running a business in California isn’t for the faint of heart. Between taxes, regulations, and the ever-changing landscape of employment laws, keeping everything in compliance can feel like walking a legal tightrope. A major pitfall? H... read more
Posted on February 5th, 2025
The Reality of California’s Rising Minimum Wage As of January 1st, 2024, California’s state minimum wage jumped to $16.50 per hour, more than double the federal minimum wage. But that’s not the whole story—over 40 cities and counties in California have even higher minimum wage r... read more
Posted on September 23rd, 2024
In today’s digital world, keeping up with legal changes is crucial for business owners, especially when it comes to privacy laws. Two recent federal court decisions have made it clear that companies using website analytics tools could face an increase in California Invasion of Privac... read more
Posted on August 1st, 2024
California's Labor Laws on Time Off for Children's School Activities Balancing work and family responsibilities can be a real juggling act for both employees and employers. Here's a more detailed look at the key regulations and a practical case study showing how these laws can be put into action.... read more
Posted on July 18th, 2024
In this article we share a California Employers Guide to the most important steps to know! Case Study: AITA for Demoting and Firing an Employee After a Promotion Handling employee performance issues can be tricky, especially when a promotion goes wrong. A recent Reddit post highl... read more
Posted on July 9th, 2024
Navigating California Employment Litigation: Key Insights Operating a business in California presents unique challenges, particularly within the realm of employment law. This post offers essential insights into how specific laws might encourage litigation and what businesses should be aware of. ... read more
